[Sir Heinrich Godfrie IV]

Posted by: SpiritWarrior quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why can't BioWare, Interplay, and or Black Isle create a game that has the 3rd edition rules, all the nice spells, improved enemy AI, nice graphics, and yet still have a NON-LINEAR plot similar to that of the BG series?!?! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Because the engine is obsolete. The future of gaming lies in 3d and for that we have NWN's.

What does three-demensional have to do with taking the time and effort to design a game that is not linear?

I have to agree with Faceman about the Infinity Engine.

I think it's graphics look just... peachy, but that shouldn't be the issue.

I mean, the VAST majority of people who buy the infinity games, play them all the way through, then play them again and again and again, not because of the graphics, but because of the superb roll-playing atmosphere and experience.

Now I must concede that they did quite well with incorporating a roll-playing atmosphere with 3D graphics into Neverwinter Nights.

But I think they screwed up big time by not allowing for a full party, or atleast the ability to stop your mercenary from running around like a chicken with it's head cut off.

But that's an entirely different topic.

As for as IWD2 goes, I think the game is about a 7.5 out of ten.

As they should have designed it so that atleast a 1/4 of the game can be spent doing side quests, so that you can take a breather once in a while and strengthen your party.

Alright, I'm done quiping!